open farms around athlone

This is an open farm which is owned and run by the O'Connell Family. It is opend from Easter to end of September, 7 days a week. There are over  50 species of animals to see and maybe even feed at Glendeer Open Farm. Accommdation is also available here in the two self-catering cottages.

During the month of December an enlosed area of the farm will be transformed into Ireland's Lapland. With Santa and his deers, a crib with real cow and donkey, a snow-scene, 3 cabins wit...

Take a break at Glendeer Open Farm, signposted on the N6, just west of Athlone. Stretch your legs on the nature walk where old horse drawn farm machinery can be viewed. Feed the pet animals which include deer, Vietnamese pot belly pigs, ponies, donkeys, Jersey cows, sheep, goats, peacocks and other rare birds and domestic fowl.

The children can play on the slide, swings, seasaws and very popular glider swing, while adults enjoy a refreshing cup of tea or coffee with freshly made san...